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12th graders do a little better on FCAT retakes, most still failed
High school seniors who had to retake the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test's reading and math sections did a bit better this year, but most still failed and won't be able to get a standard diploma.
Study gives Florida C-plus on No Child Left Behind standards
Florida rated a C-plus for difficulty on reading and math tests used to meet requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act last year, a study released Monday showed.
About 2,300 in Broward County won't receive high school diploma
Few of Broward's high school seniors forced to retake the FCAT this year passed the reading and math sections, meaning almost 2,300 won't graduate with a standard diploma.
UF trustees approve cuts of $47 million
The University of Florida's governing body unanimously approved $47 million in budget cuts Wednesday that will result in reducing enrollment and laying off some faculty.
Schools in Broward's minority communities still lack basics
Schools in Broward's black neighborhoods had rusted-out water fountains, not enough textbooks, few if any advanced classes, and children were forced from neighborhood schools to integrate white campuses.
Broward, Palm Beach County students score higher on FCAT writing
FCAT writing results are just in, and South Florida has reason to celebrate.
Sun-Sentinel honors Palm Beach County students of character
Taking days off can lead to disaster for teachers, especially if they forgot to brief the substitute on the needs of the students.
FAU looking for money to keep Holocaust center open
Legislators pushing to keep it open

A Holocaust center at Florida Atlantic University could lose all its state funding, alarming its supporters, including South Florida members of Congress.
Study gives Florida C-plus for reading, math test standards
Florida rated a C-plus for difficulty on reading and math tests used to meet requirements of the federal No Child Left Behind Act last year, a study released Monday showed.
Talk of move north worries SeaTech staff, students in Dania Beach
As state aid shrinks, FAU officials consider merging labs 116 miles apart

Just steps away from the shore and half an hour from Florida Atlantic University's main campus in Boca Raton, SeaTech is considered by some to be the ideal spot to maintain an ocean engineering research center.